A contestant makes his case for what he made and why he deserves an apron on Masterchef United Tastes of America.

A contestant hopes to impress the judges, including a picky and stickler Joe, with a pasta dish on Masterchef.

Time is running down and this contestant is trying to cook up a dish that may win her the coveted apron.

Kevin dices up some veggies as he assembles a dish that he hopes will get him a white apron and slot on Masterchef.

Kevin gets his hands dirty as he's competiting for a coveted white apron and the next spot in Masterchef.

A contestant competes to be on Masterchef United Tastes of America and hopes to win a coveted white apron.

Wayne speaks to the judges about his dish and why he wants to be part of Masterchef during his audition.

Wayne hopes to impress the judges with his dishes as he makes the shift from the business world to the culinary.

Charles and Gordon shake hands as Gordon hopes to find a great Midwestern chef in the regions completion.

Charles is hoping to impress the judges with some flavorful and cultural dishes that also represent the Midwest.

Sarah gives the rundown to Gordon and Graham about her dish as she hopes to impress the judges with it.

Sarah faces the judges and hopes that her dish will be enough for her to make it through to the next round.